Canine Physiotherapy in Cornwall
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From post-operative recovery to arthritis management and performance optimisation. Laser therapy is a effective holistic method for cell boost
Canine Laser Therapy
Advanced Laser Therapy for Dogs, Supporting Recovery & Comfort
Laser therapy is a non-invasive, pain-free treatment that uses light energy to stimulate healing at a cellular level. It is ideal for dogs recovering from injury, surgery, or managing long-term conditions such as arthritis.
The treatment works by increasing circulation, reducing inflammation, and accelerating tissue repair — helping your dog feel more comfortable and move more freely.
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Rosudgeon Canine Clinic
Packet Lane, Rosudgeon, Penzance TR20 9PU
Bodmin Vets4Pets
Bodmin Retail Park, Launceston Rd, PL31 2GA
Benefits
of laser therapy
What is Laser Therapy?
A non-invasive treatment that uses light energy to stimulate healing, reduce inflammation, and relieve pain at a cellular level.
Why Use Laser?
Helps speed up recovery, reduces pain and swelling, improves circulation, and supports tissue repair without medication.
What Can It Treat?
Ideal for arthritis, soft tissue injuries, post-surgical recovery, wounds, and chronic pain conditions in dogs.
Treatment Plan
Best results are achieved as a course. Some cases may need 2–3 sessions in the first week, followed by weekly treatments as healing progresses.
Combined With Physiotherapy
Laser therapy is often used alongside hands-on physiotherapy to maximise results, improve mobility, and support long-term recovery.
Laser Only
This structured course is designed to deliver the best clinical outcomes for dogs requiring laser therapy or ultrasound therapy. Laser therapy or ultrasound therapy is included in all sessions where appropriate to support healing, reduce pain, and improve mobility. If just a course of lazer is wanted this is the package. A consistent course approach ensures optimal tissue repair and long-term results. Please be aware the most beneficial package is the Post op rehab backage which includes manual therapy and exercises
Initial Session Included
Full assessment, gait and movement analysis, and your first treatment session. We begin laser or ultrasound therapy immediately where indicated and create a tailored rehabilitation plan.
Follow-Up Sessions (£38)
Each follow-up session is approximately 20–25 minutes. Treatment progresses based on response, with continued use of laser or ultrasound therapy where beneficial.
Recommended Course of 6
A course of 6 sessions is generally recommended for optimal clinical results, especially for soft tissue injury, arthritis, post-surgical recovery, and chronic pain conditions.
Advanced Treatment Approach
Combines laser therapy, ultrasound therapy, manual physiotherapy, and exercise prescription. This multimodal approach improves circulation, reduces inflammation, and accelerates healing.
Conditions Treated with Laser
Conditions below are treated using a combination of manual therapy, tailored rehabilitation, and advanced modalities including laser therapy and ultrasound therapy where clinically appropriate. These technologies help reduce pain, improve circulation, and accelerate tissue healing as part of a full rehabilitation plan.
Post-Surgical Recovery
Rehabilitation following orthopaedic or spinal surgery. Laser and ultrasound therapy may be used to reduce inflammation, support healing, and restore movement safely.
Neurological Conditions
Rehabilitation for nerve and spinal conditions. Laser therapy is often used to support nerve recovery, reduce pain, and improve mobility outcomes.
Musculoskeletal Problems
Joint, muscle, and soft tissue conditions. Laser and ultrasound therapy help reduce pain, improve circulation, and support tissue repair.
Sporting & Working Dogs
Performance optimisation and injury prevention. Laser therapy can be used pre and post exercise to aid recovery and reduce soft tissue strain.
Senior Dogs & Preventative Care
Gentle rehabilitation for older dogs. Laser therapy is ideal for managing chronic pain, arthritis, and maintaining comfort and mobility.
Weight Management
Supportive rehab for overweight dogs. Exercise planning combined with therapy (including laser where appropriate) to safely improve fitness and mobility.
Please Note
📌 Important Information
Vet referral or approval is required before starting physiotherapy for any diagnosed condition.
Home exercises are essential for the best outcomes — you'll receive a full plan tailored to your dog.
Packages are valid for 12–16 weeks depending on condition, giving your dog the full recovery window.
Insurance friendly — you pay Kirsten directly and then claim back through your pet insurance provider.
About the service
What Is Canine Physiotherapy?
Canine physiotherapy is basically the same as physio for people but for dogs. It's hands-on treatment that helps with recovery after surgery, managing conditions like arthritis and IVDD, and getting dogs back to moving properly. I use things like manual therapy, therapeutic exercise, radiofrequency therapy and laser therapy depending on what your dog needs.
Every dog that comes into my clinic in Rosudgeon is different and I treat them that way. There's no standard plan that gets rolled out for every patient. Some dogs come to me a week after cruciate surgery. Others have been struggling for years and the owner has only just found out that physio is even an option for dogs. Doesn't matter where they're starting from, the goal is the same. Get them more comfortable and moving better.
Is it right for your dog?
When Does Your Dog Need Physiotherapy?
Sooner than you'd think, honestly. If your dog has had surgery, getting physio started in the first couple of weeks makes a massive difference to how well they recover. I see a lot of dogs after TPLO and cruciate repairs and the ones that start early just do better. That's not opinion, you can see it in how they move.
It's not all about surgery though. If your dog is getting slower on walks or takes a while to get going in the mornings, that's worth looking into. Same with stiffness after exercise. And if you've got a working dog or an agility dog, keeping on top of their muscle balance and catching niggles early stops small things turning into big problems. Older dogs especially benefit from regular sessions. It's not about fixing something that's broken, it's about keeping them comfortable for longer.
Getting Started
What's Involved in Getting Started?
It's really simple. If your dog has already been diagnosed with something, whether that's post surgery or a condition your vet has confirmed, your vet just fills in a referral form and sends it over to me. If you're not sure and just want to find out whether physio could help, you can contact me directly. I'll sort out the vet consent side of things for you, it's not something you need to worry about.
First appointment is a proper assessment. I look at how your dog walks, their posture, where they're holding tension, muscle tone, all of it. Then I build a treatment plan from there and give you a home exercise programme to work through between sessions. My clinic is in Rosudgeon near Penzance, I also see dogs at Bodmin Vets4Pets every other Wednesday, and if your dog can't travel then home visits are available across Cornwall too.
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